48. It takes + (verb)
I. DESCRIPTION
For example,
i) "It takes practice to become a skilled musician" implies that becoming a skilled musician requires effort and time spent practicing.
II. EXAMPLES
![Agnes/British English](/_next/image?url=%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fplayer%2Ffemale1.jpg&w=256&q=75)
Agnes
British English
![William/British English](/_next/image?url=%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fplayer%2Fmale1.jpg&w=256&q=75)
William
British English
![Olivia/British English](/_next/image?url=%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fplayer%2Ffemale2.png&w=256&q=75)
Olivia
American English
![James/British English](/_next/image?url=%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fplayer%2Fmale2.jpg&w=256&q=75)
James
American English
![Charlotte/AUS English](/_next/image?url=%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fplayer%2Ffemale1.jpg&w=256&q=75)
Charlotte
AUS English
![Amaia/NZ English](/_next/image?url=%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fplayer%2Ffemale1.jpg&w=256&q=75)
Amaia
NZ English
![Lethabo/SA English](/_next/image?url=%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fplayer%2Ffemale1.jpg&w=256&q=75)
Lethabo
SA English
![Geetha/IND English](/_next/image?url=%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fplayer%2Ffemale1.jpg&w=256&q=75)
Geetha
IND English
Listen to All
It takes time to learn a new skill.
It takes courage to stand up for what you believe in.
It takes practice to improve your writing.
It takes patience to raise a child.
It takes effort to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
It takes determination to succeed in your goals.
It takes skill to be a good musician.
It takes teamwork to complete a project.
It takes discipline to save money.
It takes creativity to come up with new ideas.